Minerva House Orchard Way Torquay TQ2 7FA

1. 18 Oct 2024

   Received by Torbay

2. 23 Oct 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Granted

4. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• Minerva House Orchard Way Torquay TQ2 7FA

  P/2025/0732 Submitted 13 Nov 2025 0m away

  Installation of fascia sign.

  Refused Advertising

• Minerva House Orchard Way Torquay TQ2 7FA

  AT/2024/0252 Submitted 26 Sep 2024 22m away

  T1 Dawn Redwood - Lateral reduction on NW aspect of canopy to achieve a 2m clearance from adjacent dwelling. Pre pruning dimensions: W: 6m Post pruning dimensions: W: 4m T2 Dawn Redwood - Lateral reduction on W aspect of canopy by up to 1m to shorten where limb encroaching car parking area. Pre pruning dimensions: W: 10m Post pruning dimensions: W: 9m

  Granted Trees 2 docs
  Domestic

• Sigma House Oak View Close Torquay TQ2 7FF

  P/2024/0698 Submitted 9 Oct 2024 29m away

  Installation of 136 solar photovoltaic panels on pitched roof.

  Granted Prior approval

• Eden Vauxhall Orchard Way Torquay TQ2 7FA

  P/2020/0722 Submitted 31 Jul 2020 66m away

  Construction of a car wash/valet structure.

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• New Wickes Store Orchard Way Edginswell Torquay

  P/2023/0140 Submitted 10 Feb 2023 81m away

  Various illuminated and non-illuminated signage (as revised by plans received 27.03.2023).

  Split decision Advertising 22 docs

• Kestrel Manor Mews Edginswell Lane Torquay TQ2 7JF

  P/2024/0255 Submitted 16 Apr 2024 107m away

  Formation of extension to side elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension 24 docs
  Domestic

• P/2026/0378 Granted

  Ground Floor 69 Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HZ

  Change of use from commercial unit (Use Class E) to residential flat (Use Class C3) on ground floor.

  10 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0457 Awaiting decision

  Part 1st Floor 11 Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3EF

  Change of use from office space to dwellinghouse, including internal alterations.

  22 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0353 Granted

  Consented Telecommunications Site Walls Hill Road Car Park Walls Hill Road Babbacombe Torquay TQ1 3SX

  Installation of mast, antennas, dishes, cabinets and all ancillary development.

  1 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0220 Decided

  74 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LN

  Construction of single-storey flat roof extension to rear, to include integrated roof light and patio doors.

  2 Apr 2026 Prior approval
• P/2026/0211 Granted

  40 Church Street Paignton TQ3 3AH

  Change of use from commercial premises (Use Class E) at ground and lower ground floor to one self-contained residential flat (Use Class C3).

  31 Mar 2026 Prior approval